Hampstead, NC · 19 state-listed capacity
Senior Care in Wilmington, North Carolina
Compare local communities with the records each regulator publishes. CMS nursing-home ratings and staffing are kept separate from state assisted-living license records, and partnership never affects the list. Use the records to compare and tour, then confirm current pricing, care acceptance, and openings directly with each community.
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Cost of senior care in Wilmington
Local Wilmington-area estimates: source-specific state benchmarks adjusted for local prices; skilled-nursing, care-home, and CCRC bands are labeled derived models. Use these as planning benchmarks; request written, current all-in pricing from each community before deciding.
Source scope: Source-specific 2024 and 2025 observations; each band identifies its publisher and derivation; adjusted to Wilmington using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Wilmington.
- Openings can change quickly:if a community's location and care options look promising, tour early and confirm its current process directly.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 33 communities in Wilmington
Listed in neutral name order with source labels. State licensing records are not converted into CMS-style ratings, and CMS fields are not combined into a Haven score.

Wilmington, NC · 120 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 90 certified beds

Shallotte, NC · 100 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 80 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 30 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 38 state-listed capacity

Winnabow, NC · 175 certified beds

Ash, NC · 100 certified beds

Bolivia, NC · 90 certified beds
Wilmington, NC · 64 state-listed capacity
Wilmington, NC · 148 state-listed capacity
Shallotte, NC · 110 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 90 certified beds
Wilmington, NC · 20 certified beds
Wilmington, NC · 115 certified beds

Southport, NC · 99 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 82 certified beds

Wilmington, NC · 101 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 61 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 140 certified beds
Shallotte, NC · 40 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 110 certified beds

Burgaw, NC · 60 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 66 state-listed capacity

Southport, NC · 96 state-listed capacity

Leland, NC · 78 state-listed capacity

Wilmington, NC · 201 state-listed capacity
Wilmington, NC · 84 state-listed capacity

Oak Island, NC · 80 state-listed capacity

Burgaw, NC · 98 certified beds
Wilmington, NC · 100 certified beds

Hampstead, NC · 112 certified beds
Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Wilmington, NC?
In the Wilmington, NC area, assisted living typically runs $5,200–$8,130/month (benchmark median $6,500), memory care $5,820–$9,090/month (benchmark median $7,270), and skilled nursing $8,570–$11,110/month (planning midpoint $9,560) — local estimates built from source-specific published benchmarks adjusted for area prices. The publishers and observation periods differ, so do not turn the care-level figures into a percentage comparison. Use them for planning, then request a written, current all-in price from each community that fits your needs.
What source facts are available for the 33 communities on this page?
CMS-backed skilled-nursing profiles can show Care Compare overall stars, health inspections, staffing, quality measures, fines, and citation history. Assisted living and memory care are state-regulated, so we show state-license records separately rather than converting them into CMS-style ratings or a Haven score. Partnership never changes whether an eligible public record appears.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven's public research tools are free for families. This deployment does not accept a family request or make a referral, so no placement fee or payment path is active here. In markets with verified official-roster coverage, we show every licensed community — not just paying partners; elsewhere we identify the source and coverage on the page.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.